Dear friends-
As we wait for Eric to post a message...I encourage you all to send more pictures and stories of how Stephanie has inspired or changed your life. It doesn't have to be a pink laundry room...it could just be a new outfit, the courage to try something new, planning an exotic vacation or organizing your garage with "flair!" Anything that has made you feel more alive and thankful for your time here on Earth. Please share. And please be patient...I really hope that in the next few weeks we get an update from the family.
Stay warm!
Peace and courage be with Eric and the children as they begin this new journey. May we all remember to put ourselves in other shoes as we question the actions of others. Best Wishes and in due time we are anxious to hear from the family...
Posted by: Allison Roth | February 03, 2009 at 04:27 PM
I;m not sure I understand what is going on here with these last two messages, This blog was set up out of love and should be so honored! This I pray all of you concerned warriors will appreciate and so honor! Trust me my Beloved son-in-law , has more than his hands full ! God Bless You All!! Any Questions you may have, call me!
Posted by: Stephanie's dad | February 03, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Thank you for keeping this going. I am reminded everyday how special my time here is and Stephanie and Eric and their family and friends have given me a new appreciation for life. I am a better person not just because of Stephanie, but because of her fantastic friends. My marriage is better because of the example Eric has set. My husband has always been amazing to me, but since we have kept up with this journey we have really been present in each others' lives more than ever. Thank you for everything you all have given the rest of us through Stephanie's story.
Posted by: anonymous | February 03, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Sending prayer from JC!
Posted by: prayer warrior | February 03, 2009 at 09:10 PM
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of Steph or Eric and the kids. I am grateful to all of them for walking through my journey with me. Stephanie reminds me daily not to be selfish, and not to take things for granted. Eric and Stephanie both remind me daily that true love really does exist....it WAS and IS so evident in their relationship. Eric reminds me to be strong each day. Being a single parent is tough. Geez if he can do it with three...I can for sure handle my one. The children remind me daily that nothing is impossible with God on your side. Their smiling faces send such inspiration. My thoughts and prayers continue to be lifted up to Steph and out to her beloved frieds and family she left behind. Make today a great day!
Posted by: Mikki | February 03, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I married a man whose loving wife died from cancer at age 31... he had 2 young girls to raise on his own.... It is so overwhelming at times and the emotions can be uncontrollable... Eric you are being prayed for everyday and so are your precious children.... Before anyone lets their impatience to hear from Eric, you have no choice but to wait... remember healing and coping are different for every person... Let's all just be here for Eric... he didnt choose this time in his life, God chose it for him. as God has chosen us to be here waiting for Eric's sun to shine after this darkness. May God Bless each one of us with patience and trust..... I HAVE learned to have more of these 2 feelings with the guidance of the way Stephanie and Eric spent the last months of their lives... I am so thankful that I was introduced to this site and had the privelage of being inspired by such a loving young wife mother and daughter,
Posted by: Lisa Ornelas | February 03, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Stephanie and Eric have definately changed my life in many many great and inspiring ways! The Vest family is absolutely incredible and we are all so lucky to have them as "role models". I'm anxious to post pictures of my pink laundry room too... As soon as I figure out how to paint the zebra stripes on the ceiling. :) Ha! My prayers are always with Eric and his kids...
Posted by: Nicole Anderson | February 03, 2009 at 11:54 PM
…I was at Dave and Buster’s for my niece’s 12th birthday party this past weekend and up walked a beautiful little girl in a bright pink skirt with a zebra skinned top, pink panty hose and sparkly hat and shoes. I did figure it must be a costume (for school) or she was part of a little dance team. It was so adorable and all I could think about was it was Stephanie shining through. If I’d had my camera I would have asked permission to take a photo. Those pink skies we all are seeing…yes, I agree too…I think of her and her precious and incredibly brave family. I never knew the Vest family yet her story and the amazing strength and courage of Eric has inspired and touched so many.
I just want to send much love, peace and courage to Stephanie’s entire family.
-Martina
Posted by: tina.cox@zenitel.com | February 04, 2009 at 09:18 AM
I have never commented on here, but I have followed the blog along with my mom. I just want to again thank Eric for letting us, complete strangers share such a life changing journey with him and his family. I can not even begin to understand what he has and is going thru. I do know that the Vest family has been a true inspiration to me. I don't have a pink laundry room or the designer abilities to make one. I was never a big fan of the color pink until the day I learn about such a amazing woman, wife and mother Stephaine. Now the color pink means so much. Just the other day I was completely stress out whining and complaining to my mom about nursing school. Being a mom of three boys I was feeling like it was to hard and I was feeling like giving up, when she looked out the window and said "look at that beautiful pink sunset" it brought tears to my eyes. After seeing that sunset and being reminded of the strong, beautiful, couragous, amazing, loving, Vest family the stressed out feelings were gone and I bucked up and quit whining. Eric, your family has taught me so much I can't even begin to put into words. Thank you again. I will continue to pray for all the loved ones of Stephaine. I truely believe when we see those PINK sunsets that is Stephaine's beauty shining through from heaven letting us all know she is still with us.
Posted by: Renae | February 04, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Eric and family,
You continue to be in my every day prayers.
God Bless
Gina Medley
Posted by: Gina Medley | February 04, 2009 at 10:45 AM
to eric, steve, brooke, faye, and babies i am thinking bout you all always and i love you all!!!
love amanda and babies
Posted by: amanda | February 05, 2009 at 07:56 AM